Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Description
Species seen nowhere else in the world, dramatic basalt lava flows nearly a mile deep, and some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls are a few of the sights that await you on this tour. Come experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed Natural Scenic Areas. We will drive along the oldest scenic highway in the US, stopping at sweeping viewpoints, flowing falls, and a historic lodge.
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Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
We will depart downtown Portland and drive east alongside the Columbia River to Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge! We will join the beautiful Historic Columbia River Highway, the first planned scenic roadway in the United States.
Typically, our first stop for the day is the Crown Point Vista House. This famous overlook sits 733 feet above the Columbia River, atop the remains of a lava flow that swept through the Gorge around 14 to 17 million years ago! Here, we will find amazing 180-degree views of the Columbia River Gorge and explore the Vista House. An intricately designed observatory and museum, the Vista House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the Vista House, we will drive deeper into the Columbia River National Scenic Area. Our first waterfall for the day will be the dramatic Latourell Falls which plunges 249 feet over a massive wall of columnar basalt. Depending on the season, a short ¼-mile trail hike will be led to get a closer view of the falls.
The next waterfall we will visit will be the famed Multnomah Falls. Plummeting 620 feet in two major steps, Multnomah Falls is the highest waterfall in Oregon and second highest in the nation! Here, we can explore the Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge (a Cascadian style stone and timber lodge built in 1925) as well as the beautiful Multnomah Falls itself. The easily accessible viewing platform offers a full view of the Benson Bridge and cascading falls beyond it.
We will spend about 10 minutes enjoying this overlooked gem right off of the historic highway!
We end our tour back at Director Park, our central drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
Reviews(1,463)
Eric loves his job and sharing the Portland waterfalls with everyone. All waterfalls were very walkable and we had plenty of time to see them. Had a great time. Thank you
Have done a lot of traveling and this was of the best tours. Great balance of tour talk and facts with quiet time. Good mix of ages and solo vs couple vs group. Our tour guide, Daniel, was kind, fun and knowledgeable; other reviews mention him and totally agree with the positive. Highly recommend!
I had a wonderful time at the Colombia Gorge Waterfalls Tour! The scenery was breathtaking, and the entire trip was extremely enjoyable from start to finish. A special shout-out-to our tour guide, who was outstanding incredibly friendly, welcoming, and deeply knowledgeable about the area. He shared so many great insights and made the whole experience seamless and fun. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the beautiful waterfalls.
Daniel was a terrific guide. Very good with description and history of the sights we saw. Would highly recommend him for your next adventure. Ok
Daniel is exceptional at his job!
My two girlfriends and I did the Gorge Waterfalls Tour with Wildwood Adventures this past Saturday at 8:30 AM, and we had such a wonderful experience! Our tour guide, David, was an absolute delight. He was professional, personable, funny, and genuinely fun to be around. His great sense of humor and warm personality made our group of 11 feel completely comfortable with one another. He also went above and beyond to help everyone capture photos at each stop. My friends and I kept talking about how great the tour was throughout the day, and we really hope Wildwood Adventures knows what a wonderful job David did. He truly made the experience even more memorable! Highly recommend!
Sean gave us an incredible half day waterfall tour! He was full of knowledge and enthusiasm about the area. Our family had a perfect day and we learned so much! Thank you Sean!
Amazing tour and Sean is an amazing and very knowledgeable tour guide!
Mel was my tour guide she was knowledgeable and I had a great time going there. the half day tour was just enough for my weekend getaway trip
Our guide Mel was amazing and very knowledgeable.
